Instr Tech Spec State

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

The Instructional Technology Specialist - State (ITS-S) supports the integration of instructional technology across multiple schools within a defined region. This role enhances and improves the teaching and learning process through technology by working directly with school leadership teams, teachers, area curriculum directors, and support teams. The ITS-S serves as a regional resource, aligning technology integration efforts with the CSUSA Education Model and ensuring consistency and quality across schools.

How You Will Impact Education

• Partners with school leaders, area curriculum specialists, and support teams to assess needs, develop, and implement school-based instructional technology plans.
• Serves as a regional resource, aligning technology integration practices in collaboration with state teams and the national instructional technology team.
• Coordinates professional development (both synchronous and asynchronous) to build staff capacity in effective instructional technology use.
• Offers individualized coaching to educators on best practices for technology-enhanced teaching, informed by insights gathered through classroom observations.
• Advises school-based instructional leadership teams on selecting and integrating digital tools that align with instructional goals.
• Provides support in the rollout, training, and ongoing use of educational platforms and devices (e.g., iPads, Apple TVs, learning management systems).
• Assists schools in developing curriculum resources and lesson plans that leverage technology to enhance learning outcomes.
• Facilitates state-wide sharing of best practices, success stories, and innovative uses of technology.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems related to classroom technology, including interactive displays, devices, and instructional software.
• Assists in the research, evaluation, and recommendation of new technology tools, focusing on their instructional impact and usability.
• Acts as a bridge between instructional staff, IT departments, and school leadership to ensure technology integration aligns with academic priorities and goals.
• Collects and analyzes feedback and usage data to guide decision-making for ongoing support, purchases, and training plans.
• Participates in regional and system-level committees focused on educational technology strategy and long-range planning.
• Collaborates on cross-functional projects and participates in statewide initiatives focused on instructional technology implementation and innovation.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and reports to stakeholders on regional progress and impact of technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple school sites.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects across schools simultaneously.
• Able to collect, interpret, and act on feedback and data from diverse school environments.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a regional context.
• Knowledge of K-12 instructional practices and how technology enhances teaching and learning.
• Comfortable delivering PD to adult learners across multiple formats and audiences.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not required in Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in K-12 teaching, instructional technology, or a related role; experience supporting multiple campuses is preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate from any U.S. state.
• Recognitions such as Apple Learning Coach and Microsoft Educator Trainer are required or must be obtained within the first year.
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft ecosystems in K-12 education settings.
• Ability to travel daily within the assigned region; some travel outside the region and occasional weekend work may be required.